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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/11/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. November 20, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council o£ the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City b~anager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Community Development Director Desrochers, Chief of Police Winters, Rehabilitation Consultant Ciotti The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF ~INUTES It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of November 8 and 13, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman, with Councilwoman McCandliss requesting the following deletion to the minutes of November 13, page 11 concernin~ her motion regarding the traffic issue on Nacion: Starting with line 9 the motion will read "...any solution that the Cotmcil is considering is a long-term solution... "-- deleting her side comment on the expense and priority. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAmaTION - At Mayor Hyde's request, Councilman Cox read the Proclama- PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF tion. Mayor Hyde then presented the Proclamation and a NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH 24, key to the City to Ms. Helen Gohres, expressing the Council's 1979 AS "HERITAGE DAYS" appreciation for her efforts and interest in the history of IN THE CITY OF CHULA the City. Ms. Gohres introduced Mrs. Margaret Bugger and VISTA Ed and Ruth Cord as "pioneers" of the City giving a brief background on their family history and activities. b. PRESENTATION - On November 13, 1979 Supervisor Tom Hamilton and Rich BY CO[~REHENSIVE Sommerville, Air Quality Control Officer, spoke in PLANNING ORGANIZATION support of having the State designate the County Board of REGARDING THE PROPOSED Supervisors as the lead agency in the implementation of the REVISIONS TO SAN DIEGO Regional Air Quality Strategy PlaB. COUNTY'S AIR MANAGEmeNT PROCESS The Council continued action on this item until after the presentation this evening. Dick Iluff Mr. Huff described the role of the individual cities, the Executive Director Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) and the County CPO in the air quality management process. He said that for four years under the joint arrangement, the CPO has been responsible for the transportation kinds of measures which are in the adopted Regional Air Quality Strategy to meet the Federal air quality standards, and the County Board of Supervisors (as the Air Pollution Control District) has been responsible for the analysis and implementation of of controls on fixed sources of emissions. He concluded that the basic question is "should the cities have a vote on the kind of plan that is adopted (through their vote on CPO) or should they be acting in an advisory capacity to the County." Held Tuesday 7:00 p.m. -2- November 20, 1979 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Cont.) Council discussion Council discussion followed with Mr. Huff concerning the reason for the County's proposal, the expertise of both the County and CPO staffs having national recognition, that implementation of the plan will be the ultimate responsi- bility of the Cities and the County in unincorporated areas, and if implementation is not done at the local level, it will be done by EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Motion to schedule this It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde item for December 4, 1979 and unanimously carried that the CPO presentation and the information provided by the County be referred to the staff for recommendation and docket this matter as an item at the Council meeting of December 4, 1979. ORAL CO~MUNICATIONS M~rtha Crouch Ms. Crouch requested that Item 22 and 22a be moved up 245 East Orange Avenue on the agenda. Chula Vista Items 22 and 22a With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Hyde stated advanced on the agenda that Item 22 (and 22a) would be advanced on the agenda to follow Item 4 - Written Communications. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight expressed his appreciation to the Council for 117 Jefferson Avenue the curb ramps in the area of the Shenandoah Tract north Chula Vista of "E" Street west of Broadway; however, he asked, in addition to the ramps, that a crosswalk be installed at the intersection of Jefferson and "E" Street. Mr. Knight questioned a vote of the Planning Commission in considering a proposed design manual supplement which carried by a vote of 3-2. The Charter requires that such action have the affirmative vote of the "majority of the entire membership" of the Board or Commission. Request to direct Mayor Hyde asked that the City Attorney direct the attention of Commission Chairman of the Planning Commission to the proper Chairman to voting procedure relating to voting procedures. procedure City Attorney Lindberg stated this matter was discussed previously and clarified. Motion to refer request It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman for crosswalk to Safety McCandliss and unanimously carried that Mr. Knight's Commission request for a marked crosswalk on "E" Street be referred to the Safety Commission for their consideration and recommendation. James Matherly Mr. Matherly spoke against the passenger train to 402 Oaklawn Mexico and read a presentation he made before the Metro- Chula Vista politan Transit Development Board asking that plans for the train be cancelled in view of inflation and the high national debt figures. WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE The First Assembly of God Church, 395 "D", requested City WITH SINGING CHRISTMAS assistance in traffic control for their Living Christmas TREE PROGRAM, DECEMBER Tree Program scheduled to be presented December 21 21 THROUGH 23, 1979 through 23, 1979. Motion to approve request It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow subject to staff conditions and unanimously carried that the request be approved, subject to staff conditions. tteld Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- November 20, 1979 REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMmeNDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 22. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL During the 1979-80 budget sessions, the Council allocated DIRECTION REGARDING $800 to the International Friendship Commission for the BUDGET FOR STUDENT annual student exchange program with the Sister City of EXCHANGE PROGRAM Irapuato, Mexico, with $100 each allocated to eight students planning to participate. The International Friendship Commission requested Council direction in utilization of the funds since four students have withdrawn from the program. They also requested permission to use monies raised during fund raising events to cover airfare costs for a chaperone. a. STAFF COMmeNTS In a written statement, Assistant City Manager ~smus ON IFC's REQUEST said staff recommended that (1) funds expended be limited FOR COUNCIL to $100 per student; (2) allow the IFC the flexibility DIRECTION to expend independently generated funds toward airfare for a chaperone and/or further subsidy to the participating students; and (3) that $400 of the original $800 made available to the IFC be returned to the City. Martha Crouch Ms. Crouch said that the International Friendship Commis- Chairman, IFC sion concurs with the staff recommendation. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, ~ayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF opened the public hearing. THE CONFLICT OF In a written report, the City Attorney advised that new INTEREST CODE FOR legislation has recently been passed which extends the THE CITY OF CHULA date for adopting a local Conflict of Interest Code to VISTA (Continued from 10/16/79) June 30, 1980. He recommended that action on this matter be delayed and the public hearing re-advertised in the late spring of 1980. ~otion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that this matter be continued to the first week in April 1980. Time element questioned Councilwoman McCandliss noted that considerable time has been spent on this ordinance and questioned whether the April date would allow sufficient time to have the ordinance effective by June 30. She suggested the date be modified to March. Motion modified to Mayor Hyde modified his motion to bring this matter back continue the hearing the first meeting in March 1980. Councilman Scott agreed until the first week as the second and the motion carried unanimously. in March, 1980 a. ORDINANCE - (Continued to the first meeting in March, 1980) A~NDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED "CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA" - FIRST READ- lNG (Continued from 10/16/79) Held Tuesday - 7:00 P.M. -4- November 20, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor. Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. TENTATIVE SUBDIVI- SION ~AP FOR CHULA The applicant submitted the tentative subdivision map VISTA TRACT 79-12, Hudson Valley Estates No. 2 (Chula Vista Tract 79-12), HUDSON VALLEY proposing to divide 2.58 acres into nine lots. The ESTATES UNIT 2 property is located on an extension of Las Flores Drive north of "D" Street between Second and Minot Avenues in the R-1 zone. Director of Planning Peterson discussed the nine-lot sub- division, commenting on the frontage, the flood problem requiring fill material, off-site improvements for storm drainage and sewer, and consideration of a 1911 Act improve- ment district for the area. He said the subdivision con- forms with the provisions of the ordinance and that the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to their Resolution No. PCS-79-12. Mr. Peterson said staff concurs in this recommendation. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning other developed parcels participating in a 1911 Act Improvement District; special construction techniques required to develop one lot; devel- opment must comply with soils report before building per- mits are issued; and concern regarding Las Flores Drive being higher than many abutting properties north of "D" Street. Ms. Sue Hudson Ms. Hudson said she will be meeting next Tuesday with the 14 Barcelona Drive adjacent property owners and it is her understanding al- Ranch Mirage, CA most 100% of them are in favor of having the street com- (Applicant) pleted, with the possibility that they may do it them- selves rather than go through the 1911 Act procedures. Public hearing There being no further comments, for or against, the closed public hearing was declared closed. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9849 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was APPROVING TENTATIVE waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the SUBDIVISION MAP FOR following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-12, HUDSON VALLEY AYES: Councilmen Cox, Gillow, Hyde, McCandliss, ESTATES UNIT NO. 2 Scott Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott investigate full and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to improvement for Las investigate the condition of improvement of Las Flores Flores Drive Drive for developed properties near or adjacent to this project to see whether or not it would be possible to in- corportate full improvements for those properties in con- junction with this development. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. TENTATIVE SUBDIVI- SION MAP FOR CHULA The applicant submitted a tentative subdivision map for VISTA TRACT 80-4, Twin Oaks Condominium, Chula Vista Tract 80-4, proposing TWIN OAKS CONDOMINIUM to convert 10 existing apartment units and to construct an additional 14 units on the same lot at the southeast corner of Twin Oaks Avenue and "E" Street in the R-3 zone. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p,m. -5- November 20, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Mr. Peterson discussed the new units proposed in a three- story structure noting that some of the units will overlook a single family area. Although there will be a distance of 7S to 9S feet between the condominiums and the single-family homes, he said the single-family residents may feel some loss of privacy. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions in their Resolution PCS-80-4. In answer to a question from Councilwoman McCandliss, Mr. Peterson said the Design Review Board did consider the effect of the three-story units in relation to all the other single-story dwellings in the area, but no objections were offered at the Planning Commission hearing. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 98S0 - Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was APPROVING TENTATIVE waived by unanimous consent. SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-4, TWIN OAKS CONDOMINIUM Speaking against the Councilman Scott spoke against the resolution, expressing his resolution concern with the multi-story building adjacent to the single- family dwellings as not being in the best interest of the City as it does intrude upon the privacy of the single-family units. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde, review ordinance and unanimously carried that the Planning Department look regarding multiple into the City's zoning ordinance as to multiple-story build- story structures ings and the requirements for abutting multi-stories to singlb family dwellings. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO 9851 - On November 13, 1979 the Council held a public hearing and AMENDING THE GENERAL directed staff to bring back a resolution amending the PLAN FROM "VISITOR General Plan as recommended by the staff. COMMERCIAL" TO "HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 13-26 DU/ACRE" FOR APPROXIMATELY 8.3 ACRES AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND NACION Concern regarding amend- Councilman Scott said he was concerned about amending the ment to the General Plan General Plan and not considering the rezoning at the same without considering re- time in order that the Council could place a more definite zoning zoning designation, on these matters.. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- November 20, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) Rezoning to be considered Director of Planning Peterson stated it is his understanding in the near future that the property owner intends to apply for rezoning in the near future, and if he does not do so, the staff will initiate the rezoning and bring it to the Council. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde initiate rezoning and unanimously carried that if a rezoning is not before by b~rch 1980 the Council prior to March (1980), that the staff rezoning be before the Council for the second meeting of March (1980). 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 9852 - In conjunction with the approval of Tentative Parcel Map ACCEPTING RIGHT OF No. 79-7, Albert M. and Margie R. Fuentez have offered WAY DEDICATION FOR right-of-way dedication along "D" Street for street purposes. STREET PURPOSES ALONG "D" STREET Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde. Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 98S3 - In conjunction with the approval of Tentative Parcel Map ACCEPTING OF EASEMENT No. 79-7, Albert M. and Margie R. Fuentez have granted an FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES easement along "D" Street and Minor Avenue for street tree ALONG "D" STREET AND purposes. MINOT AVENUE Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde. Councilmen McCandliss, Scott Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 98S4 - Perry Electric Company has completed the construction of ACCEPTING PUBLIC IM- traffic signals on Telegraph Canyon Road in accordance with PROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZ- contract documents awarded by Resolution No. 91S0 dated ING ADDITIONAL EXPENDI- June 20, 1978. The project was scheduled to be completed TURE FOR THE TRAFFIC December 30, 1978; however due to delays experienced by SIGNALS ON TELEGRAPH the Gersten Company in completing improvements on Telegraph CANYON ROAD AT PASEO Canyon Road, the traffic signal project could not be completed DEL REY AND AT BRANDY- until September 24, 1979. Perry Electric has submitted a WINE AVENUE request for an additional expenditure to cover increases in hourly wages paid from January 1 to September 24, 1979 in the amount of $366.06. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- November 20, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) Extra cost to be In response to a question from Councilman Scott as to shared on a 50/50 whether the developer should be responsible for the extra basis by the City costs due to the delays being caused by his project, City and the developer Engineer Lippitt explained that the major delays were caused by bad weather beyond the control of the developer. He said staff recommended, based upon the amount involved, that the cost be divided equally between the City and the developer, thus the City will pay 50% or $183.03. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Gillow, ltyde, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 98SS - The City will receive $8000 CETA support funds based on a AMENDING THE 1979-80 percentage of total wages and fringe benefit costs for CETA BUDGET AND APPROPRIAT- personnel working for the City, with the funds intended to lNG UNALLOCATED CETA cover expenses incurred by the City as a direct result of SUPPORT FUNDS the CETA program. The resolution amends the 1979-80 budget to include the $8000 as estimated revenue. Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Request for staff to Mayor Hyde asked that the staff look into the item for rental review rental of type- of the two typewriters at the Library and examine whether writers vs. purchase or not it is in the best interest of the City to rent as contrasted to purchasing new typewriters that might be suitable. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9856 - On October 16, 1979 the Council approved the installation WAIVING BID REQUIRE- of a minimum landscaping scheme for the site of the former MENTS FOR LANDSCAPING Civic Center Pdnnex. In reviewing the scope of the work, OF CITY HALL ANNEX staff stated it can be performed better and more economically SITE with City forces doing the grading, concrete work, and planting of landscape materials. It was recommended that bid requirements be waived for this portion of the work. Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Coun6ilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS 12-A. RESOLUTION NO. 9857 - On October 31, 1978 the Council approved an agreement APPROVING FIRST AMEND- (Resolution No. 9351) between the City and the County for MENT TO AGREEMENT BE- the construction of Orange Avenue from Third Avenue approxi- TWEEN THE CITY AND THE mately 0.S miles easterly to Albany Avenue. In accordance COUNTY FOR THE IMPROVE- with the agreement, the total costs are to be shared on a Y~ENT OF ORANGE AVENUE 50/50 basis. The latest estimate for the project is AND AUTHORIZING THE $950,000. The County has prepared a first amendment to TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND the agreement increasing the maximum expenditure of the CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER City from $300,000 to $475,000. A payment of $300,000 has already been made to the County leaving a balance due of $175,000. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- November 20, 1979 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS (Cont.) Staff reported that a substantial portion of work to be done in the Second Avenue project will be done with the Orange Avenue Project and recommended that the County initiate a Change Order adding the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk in Second Avenue - which is within the scope of the project approved by the Council. 12-B. RESOLUTION NO. 9858 - On November, 1, I979 the County received bids for Alternate APPROVING THE AWARD OF A using asphaltic concrete berm along the edge of the pave- CONTRACT FOR THE CON- ment; and Alternate 8 which replaces the asphalt concrete STRUCTION OF ORANGE berm with Portland Concrete curb and gutter. AVENUE City and County engineering staffs recommended that the contract be awarded for Alternate B to Young & Sons, Inc. the low bidder, in the amount of $497,691.50. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 12-C. RESOLUTION NO. 9859 - This resolution sets the date of December 11, 1979 at 7:00 DECLARING THE COUNCIL'S p.m. for the Council to consider increasing the business INTENTION TO MODIFY THE license tax and modifying the parking and business improve- BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND ment area to promote retail trade. THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Town Center Business In response to a query from Mayor Hyde, City Attorney Lind- and Professional berg said the Town Center Business and Professional Associa- Association recom- tion asked for a public hearing before the Council to consid- mendation er expanding the boundaries of the existing improvement district to coincide with the Town Centre Project Area No. 1 - this would expand the district south to "H" Street and over to Del Mar and Fourth Avenue; in addition, the Associa- tion recommended that the tax levy be increased to generate more funds to operate and promote the business district. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- November 20, 1979 CONTINUED b~TTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9860 - On October 16, 1979 the Council denied the appeal from the DENYING THE APPEAL grant of the variance from the west to east development FROM THE GRANT OF A policy for a 2.6 acre parcel on the north side of East ZONING VARIANCE BY "H" Street, west of Otay Lakes Road - upholding the THE CHULA VISTA PLPdq- Planning Commission action. The Council conditioned the NING COMMISSION FOR variance upon a requirement that the developer or his EXEMPTION FROM WEST successor in interest agree to participate in a reimburse- TO EAST DEVELOPMENT ment, improvement or fee district which may be established, POLICY OF EL RANCHO and no building permits will be issued until appropriate DEL~REYSPECIFIC PLAN arrangements have been made for the payment of the fair TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT share of basic infrastructure of E1 Rancho del Rey. OF 2.6 ACRE PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST The City Attorney commented that at the request of the "H" STREET, APPROXIMATE- developer, the variance is limited to a two-year period LY 600 FEET WEST OF OTAY rather than a one-year period. LAKES ROAD (Continued from 11/6/79) Mayor Hyde asked that a correction be made to the Resolution in the third "WHEREAS", the second line, deleting the wor,' "unanimously" since the vote of the Council was 3-2 with a four-fifths' vote required. Motion to extend It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman time period Gillow that the Council include in the resolution the phraseology as specified in section 2 of the proposed res- olution (extending the time period to two years). Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Cox, Gillow, Hyde NOES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilamn Scott Absent: None Howard Barnhorst, Attorney Mr. Barnhorst said the one-year limit put on the utilization 438 Camino del Rio South of this variance at the Planning Commission level was put San Diego in inadvertently as the City Code provides, under the (Representing the develop- variance section, that in general there is no limitation as er) to the time during which the variance may be utilized. He asked that the Council reconsider their vote. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that the vote be reconsidered. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion re-stating his position that the Council should not vary from the "west to east" development policy, and if the variance is granted because of the necessity to develop, one year would be sufficient time. Motion failed The motion to reconsider failed by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Gillow NOES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott Absent: None Resolution offered, Offered by Councilman Cox, as amended, the reading of the as amended text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- November 20, 1979 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1881 - Assistant City Manager Asmus noted two major changes in AMMENDING CHAPTER 5.S4 the ordinance: (1) elimination of any reference to OF THE CITY CODE RELAT- administrative fee based on a quarterly payment; and (2) ING TO THE ISSUANCE OF a modification of the insurance requirements to be con- CERTIFICATES FOR THE sistent with other cities in the County and throughout the OPERATION OF TAXI- State. CABS - FIRST READING (Continued from 11/13/79) Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning inspection require- ments, the cost of approximately $25 for the inspections, San Diego City performing inspections at no cost, and the implied liability if the City performs the inspections at no cost. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be first reading, as placed on first reading as amended, and that the reading amended of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None Motion for report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and on inspection require- unanimously carried that the staff investigate and report ments for public ser- back to the Council within 30 days (one month) the routine vice vehicles safety inspections that are required for public services vehicles that come under the jurisdiction of the City. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1883 - The Sweetwater Union High School District requested that AMENDING TITLE 19 OF the City adopt a trespass law prohibiting unauthorized THE CITY CODE BY ADD- persons from coming on to school campuses and creating ING THERETO A NEW serious problems in refusing to leave upon the request CHAPTER 9.18 ENTITLED of school authorities. The ordinance was placed on first "OFFENSES AGAINST reading at the meeting of November 13, 1979. PROPERTY" - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be second reading and placed on second reading and adoption and that the reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REVISION OF COUNCIL On November 7, 1979 the City Manager submitted a sample AGENDA STATEMENT Council Agenda Statement which illustrated and described FORM A-113 proposed revisions to the form. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman revised form Cox and unanimously carried that the City Manager's re- vised form be accepted. b. Personnel consultant City Manager Coke reported that the Personnel Consultant requests meeting with has begun the classification study and salary survey for Council City employees and has asked to meet with the Council in an Executive Session. It was suggested that such an Executive Session be held following the Redevelopment Agency meeting on December 6, 1979. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p~m. -11- November 20, 1979 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (Cont.) Motion to meet with It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman consultant December McCandliss and unanimously carried that the Council meet 6, 1979 with the consultant in an adjourned Council meeting follow- ing the Redevelopment Agency meeting on December 6 (which is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.) c. Handytrans program Mr. Cole discussed the Handytrans program which began Monday, November 19. d. ~,totion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and Session unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held to discuss personnel negotiations. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 17. REPORT ON REQUEST TO On August 23, 1979 the Council received a request from CORRECT THE HAZARDOUS residents of Playmor Condominiums for the following action: SITUATION ON RANCHO (1) paint a centerline on Rancho Drive; (2) install "Caution: DRIVE Children at Play" signs; and (3) increase police surveillance. After investigating this matter, the City Engineer, in a written statement, reported that based on the accident and speed data, there does not appear to be a traffic safety problem; however, it was recommended that a centerline on Melrose Avenue/Rancho Drive from Otay Valley Road to a point 100 feet east of Rancho Court will better guide vehi- cles around the 200 foot radius curve. It was further recommended that "Children at Play" signs not be installed as they have not been shown to be effective. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and recommendation unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted. 18. REPORT ON SURVEY OF In response to Council's directive of October 23, 1979, the RESIDENTIAL CON- Director of Planning prepared a written report on the DOMINIUM PROJECTS number of rental units which have been converted to con- dominiums; the number of units built as condominiums; the price of newly constructed condominium units; and the degree to which units are owner occupied. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman report for Council Cox and unanimously carried that the staff report be Conference accepted and scheduled for a Council Conference. 19. REPORT ON INFORMATION The Director of Community Development submitted a concise ON VARIOUS TYPES OF written description of all programs dealing with housing HOUSING ASSISTANCE activities in the City, including both the housing subsidy PROGRAMS IN CHULA and the rehabilitation program, plus a chart showing the VISTA qualifications, conditions, and limits of the rehabilitation programs. Slide presentation Mr. Anthony Ciotti, Rehabilitation Consultant, showed a slide presentation depicting various homes rehabilitated or in the process of being rehabilitated. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accept- ed. 20. REPORT REQUESTING On September 24, 1979 the City received a letter from the APPROVAL FOR THE State Communications Division stating that they have approv- CITY MANAGER TO ed the City's 911 Final Plan. The utility companies have PLACE AN ORDER indicated they need up to 24 months from the date of system WITH PACIFIC TELE- order to its installation. When implemented in Chula Vista, PHONE COMPANY FOR the 911 System will mean that any resident will dial 911 A 911 EMERGENCY for fire, police and ambulance emergency service and these TELEPHONE SYSTEM calls will go directly into the Communications Center. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- November 20, 1979 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman order for 911 System McCandliss and unanimously carried that the City Manager be given approval to order the 911 System from Pacific Telephone Company. 21. STATUS REPORT ON Community Development Director Desrochers presented a REDEVELOPMENT brief up-date on redevelopment activities, commenting on ACTIVITIES the progress with the Chula Vista Shopping Center; the action filed by Special Counsel Reed on behalf of the Agency against the State Coastal Commission; the mortgage revenue bonds ($26,300,000 - have been closed as of Monday, November 12);and the Urban Development Action Grant. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman report McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accept- ed. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECO~qENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND CO~qlSSIONS 22. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL (This item was considered following Written Communications. DIRECTION REGARDING See page 3 of the minutes.) BUDGET FOR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGP~ 22a. STAFF COMMENTS ON (Considered with Item 22 - see page 5 of the minutes.) INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CO~qlS- SION'S REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION MAYOR'S REPORT Appointment to Mayor Hyde appointed Carolina Lee Monroy to the vacancy IFC on the Internation Friendship Commission. Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman appointment McCandliss and unanimously carried that the appointment be ratified. COUNCIL COMMENTS Question regarding Councilman Scott questioned the status of the employee statue of employee questionnaire. questionnaire Questionnaire City Manager Cole said staff wanted to bring it back to "on the shelf" Council at an appropriate time which has not been determined. Field trip scheduled In response to a query from Councilman Scott, City Manager for December 8 Cole said the next Council field trip is scheduled for December 8, 1979. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:46 p.m. with the City Clerk excused. The City Manager was appointed Deputy City Clerk and he reported the meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for November 27, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk